8:30 AM Order of Service:
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
Leader: We are here because we have heard a whisper of hope
People: and we have faith its day is come.
Leader: For we have heard a promise of
peace
People: And we have faith its day is come
Leader: We have heard a shout of joy
People: And we have faith its day is come!
Leader: We have heard a song of love
People: and we have faith its day is come
Leader: We are here because we have heard of the birth of the
Christ-child
People: Welcome to Christmas!
Leader: Welcome to
worship
Hymn of Praise: CH #150 Hark the Herald Angels Sing ALLLighting of the Candles
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader: In the beginning, God said,
People: 'Let there be light' and there was light!
Leader: We light these candles today,
People: Because God is with us in this time and in this place!
Invocation & Lord's Prayer
O Holy God, blessed and worthy across all generations,
you watched and waited with Anna and Simeon.
You have been with us this Christmas, in our waiting and watching..
As you meet us here and now in this moment of worship,
we open our arms, our hearts and our minds to embrace your presence.
We receive you with joy and gratitude.
Fill this time and space with your transforming love.
And hear us as we pray, Our Father....
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn: CH #151 The First Noel 1,2,4
Prayers of the People
Scripture
Sermon
Communion Hymn: CH #148 O Come, All Ye Faithful ALL
Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper
Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.
Words of Institution
The Lord's Supper and Offering
Please come forward down the center aisle to partake of the elements.
Gifts, tithes and offerings may be placed in the basket on the table.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: CH #143 Joy to the World ALL
Blessing
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader: The light that was in one place at one time, is now in all places and all times,
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
10:40 AM Service Order
Gathering and Preparing for Worship
Opening MusicWelcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Leader: We are here because we have heard a whisper of hope,
People: and we have faith its day is come.
Leader: For we have heard a promise of
peace,
People: And we have faith its day is come.
Leader: We have heard a shout of joy,
People: And we have faith its day is come!
Leader: We have heard a song of love,
People: and we have faith its day is come.
Leader: We are here because we have heard of the birth of the
Christ-child
People: Welcome to Christmas!
Leader: Welcome to
worship!
Hymn of Praise: CH #150 Hark the Herald Angels Sing ALL
Lighting of the Candles
Invocation & Lord's Prayer
You have been with us this Christmas, in our waiting and watching..
As you meet us here and now in this moment of worship,
we open our arms, our hearts and our minds to embrace your presence.
We receive you with joy and gratitude.
Fill this time and space with your transforming love.
And hear us as we pray, Our Father....
Turning to God in Prayer
Moments of Fellowship and Greeting
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn: CH #151 The First Noel 1,2,4
Prayers of the People
Contemplating God's Word
Scripture:
Choir Voluntary
Children's Moment & Blessing
Sermon
Ordination of Elder--Debbie Carpenter
Sharing at the Lord's Table
Invitation to Communion
Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion.
Please hold the elements as we partake in unison.
Communion Hymn: CH #148 O Come, All Ye Faithful ALL
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
Call to Offering
Offertory
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Call to Offering
Offertory
Offertory
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Going Forth in Faith
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: CH #143 Joy to the World ALL
Benediction
Choral Response: CH #167 Go Tell It on the Mountain (chorus)
Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
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